Licenced in 1982 Aged 17 as VK2VRN and gained full call in 1986 as VK2FJC. Currently use Yaesu FTdx3000D or Yaesu FT920,Yaesu FL7000 HF amp,MFJ 989C 3kw tuner, Dentron 160-10L hf amp(4 x 572Bs) ,Telepost LP-100A Digital Vector RF Wattmeter http://www.telepostinc.com/lp100.html, Sennheiser PC31-11 headset.Also have a collection of Astatic D104 microphones. A 1976 Bicentennial Golden Eagle amplified D104 is on my bench. (24 carat gold plated in new condition). Antennas - ATN 20-30 6L Log Periodic Yagi (Covers 20 to 30MHZ on a 7m boom), M Squared Yagi for 2m, Kenpro KR800 rotator(controlled with MDS RC1-Y digital controller and HRD rotator software) , 80M OCF Dipole for other bands. Gulmarrad is on the north coast of NSW 40KM nth of Grafton, west of the coastal town of Yamba.Love working 10m and have an Icom IC 706, AT180 auto tuner in the mobile.Below are various photos of my qth,shack,my beautiful wife Tina who has recently battled Breast Cancer,my sons Jay and Corey. We all enjoy football (soccer). I played amateur first division on the North Coast for 17 years before a knee injury AND age prevented any further playing. I am also a life member of the Maclean Football Club. http://www.macleanfootball.com.au/ I have supported Liverpool FC in the UK since i was a child. http://www.liverpoolfc.com/welcome-to-liverpool-fcd. Most of my time is spent on 10M, if theres no propagation ill have a look on 12M or 15M. I have worked around 300 countries on 10M & WAS on each of the 4 solar cycles(21,22,23,24--21 being the most memorable. I have 1000"s of paper QSL cards-I prefer eQSL these days.. I dont chase cards, however, if you need one on receiving yours ill get one backdirect or EqslI run a small bussiness from home, installing tv antennas, sales and installation of home theatre equipment (speakers, projectors, av-receivers, cables). Also resell Jaycar Electronics http://www.jaycar.com.au/ & Radio Parts http://www.radioparts.com.au/. Special thanks to VladUA6JDfor helping design my page. If your looking for quality custom made open wire feeder, doublets or loop antennas check out my good friendVE7MTWon QRZ.COM. Plenty of photos below of the shack, antennas and family members--drag the scroll bar down for a look. Also a couple of YOU TUBE videos on the righthand side.BREAKING NEWS My son Corey has obtained his ham radio license at the age of 10.VK2FCOR .This makes him one of the youngest amateur radio operators in Australia---A Very Proud Father.-- Please note cards for AX2FJC ,Australia Day 26/1Anzac Day25/4or ITU day 17/5 are direct only on receiving $2 or IRC +sae thank you.Please add your callsign to my web contact list by clicking web above.